Core Kyoto - Season 11 Episode 16 Crawling Through Mud: Avant-Garde Ceramicists Break With Tradition
Kyoto has been a thriving pottery production center since the 17th century. After World War II, young men born into pottery families formed Sodeisha, literarily "Crawling through Mud Association." This group of avant-garde artists created objets d'art that deviated from traditional pottery, in the pursuit of its potential as a pure art form. Discover how tradition and innovation keep Kyoto culture alive through the ceramicists who continue to value the Sodeisha ideals.
Year: 2025
Genre: Documentary
Country: Japan
Studio: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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Cast: Gary Tegler
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First Air Date: Feb 28, 2013
Last Air date: Jan 16, 2025
Season: 13 Season
Episode: 222 Episode
Runtime: 28 minutes
IMDb: 5.00/10 by 1.00 users
Popularity: 18.569
Language: Japanese, English
Keyword : tradition, way of life, arts and culture, culture, kyoto, japan, japanese folklore, arts and crafts, history of japan, japanese cuisine, food culture, craftsmanship, japanese culture
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Antiques: Beauty Engendered by the Passage of Time
Samurai Armor: The Dignified Aesthetics of the Warrior Class
Miso: Fermentation, the Taste of Kyoto
Minamiyamashiro: The Buddhist Treasures of a Remote Region
Rethinking Buddhism: Uniting Modern Society with Compassion
Phantom Dyeing: Ancient Colors of Prayer Revived
Reusing and Upcycling: Tradition Bolsters the Power of Recreation
Sustainable Initiatives: Nishijin Weavers Embrace the Times
Flower Art: Ephemeral Colors for the Mind and Soul
The Beauty in Boxes: Containers to Hold and Express Sentiments
Seven Lucky Gods: Blessings of Fortune and Happiness for All
Made to Order: A Bespoke Culture Fostered on Customer Bonds
Kuta Hanagasa Dance: The Solid Bonds of a Rural Community
The Power of Cleaning: Daily Habits for the Heart and Soul
Crawling Through Mud: Avant-Garde Ceramicists Break With Tradition
Stonework: Masons Shape a Solid City Presence
A Student Town: Eagerly Nurturing the Future